In response to the National Student Survey 2020, published today, CEO of University Alliance Vanessa Wilson said: “It is really pleasing to see that student satisfaction levels at Alliance universities continue to remain very high. “Our member universities consistently work hard to deliver high quality academic learning and professional opportunities, along with an outstanding student experience, […]
The Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, today (9 July 2020) made a speech on further education reform, which included the decision to abolish the 50% target of young people going to university. Reacting to the speech, Chief Executive of University Alliance Vanessa Wilson commented: “We’re pleased to see the government put further and […]
This article first appeared in Times Education Supplement (Tes) Degree apprenticeships have a vital role to play in the post-Covid recovery, write Robert Halfon and Quintin McKellar The chancellor outlined in his summer statement today a new £2 billion “Kickstart Scheme” to create high-quality job opportunities for under-25s, as well as a payout for employers worth up to £2,000 […]
University Alliance (UA) has today (2 July 2020) announced that Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has officially joined the mission group. UA represents 12 of the country’s best large to mid-sized universities who are leaders in technical and professional education. Alliance universities are known for their close links with industry, professions and employers, and for their […]
The Universities Minister, Michelle Donelan, today (1 July 2020) made comments on Higher Education suggesting fewer people should be going to university based on unsubstantiated claims over the value of degree courses. Reacting to the comments, Chief Executive of University Alliance Vanessa Wilson commented: “We’re thoroughly disappointed in the Universities Minister’s comments today, suggesting fewer […]
The UK Government have today announced a support package for researchers, scientists and technicians working at UK universities during COVID-19. Responding to the announcement, Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance CEO said: “Today’s announcement is a first step in protecting and enhancing the UK’s research base and we look forward to working with the government to develop […]
This article first appeared in Research Professional News on the 21/06/2020 The taskforce on research sustainability must involve professional and technical universities, says UA Chair Debra Humphris At University Alliance, we welcomed the creation of the Ministerial University Research and Knowledge Exchange Sustainability Taskforce. As significant providers of applied research, drivers of innovation and leaders in knowledge exchange, we saw it […]
A new survey conducted by Public First for University Alliance has found the public thinks Higher Education will be important to the UK’s recovery from Covid, and universities are playing a key role supporting the NHS during this crisis. The survey was conducted as part of UA’s strategic planning to the recovery response, more information here The […]
University Alliance’s (UA) annual conference, under the banner ‘Building on our strengths and serving our communities through crisis and beyond’, is being held as a virtual event on Zoom this year. In Conversation with the Shadow Universities Minster In the keynote session of the day, Professor Jane Harrington, Vice-Chancellor for the University of Greenwich, hosted […]
University Alliance (UA) is delighted to announce the winners of the first ever UA Awards. The Awards, held online this evening, were a new feature of the UA’s Annual Summit this year. They were set up with 7 categories to recognise those individuals and teams that have demonstrated the behaviours and values that as a […]
